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3.7cmKruppescortcannon

Field Guns · Germany · 1914
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3.7cmKruppescortcannon

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
20
Firepower
30
Accuracy
40
Rate of Fire
50
Mobility
60
Muzzle Velocity
25
Direct-Fire Capability
55
Reliability
70
Versatility
35
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Germany
ManufacturerFriedrich Krupp AG
CategoryField Guns
EraWorld War I
In service1914–1918
Operators1 countries
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
41
Field Guns MASS Rating
33/61
World War I
168/240
All-Time
Field Guns · 10 axes scored
Range
20
Firepower
30
Accuracy
40
Rate of Fire
50
Mobility
60
Muzzle Velocity
25
Direct-Fire Capability
55
Reliability
70
Versatility
35
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the field guns category.
01 / Overview
3.7 cm Krupp escort cannon
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1914–1918
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FIELD GUNS · WORLD WAR I
33
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
41
field guns category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the field guns category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
◈Ordnance3MOD.3
▣Performance2MOD.2
  • Maximum Range (standard)2 km
  • Muzzle Velocity350 m/s
◇Mobility1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1914Production started
  2. 1918Production ended
112
years in service
4
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A breech mechanism in artillery where a solid block slides horizontally to open and close the breech for loading.
A recoil system component that absorbs and returns energy from firing, reducing stress on the carriage by using compressed springs to cushion recoil.
Artillery classification distinguishing self-propelled wheeled vehicles from weapons towed by external means.
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